FOX News, via MEMRI, offers a summary of the translation of al Qaeda's statement confirming Osama bin Laden's death.
On May 6, 2011, Al-Qaeda central command published an official statement on jihadi forums confirming the death of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden.
The statement called the day of bin Laden’s death “an historic day in the days of the great Muslim Ummah,” and went on to describe bin Laden’s relentless work in confronting his enemies and in spreading the spirit of jihad and perseverance among the rest of the Ummah.
The statement confirmed that bin Laden was killed by the Americans, while adding that there is no disgrace in that, since the U.S., with all its might, will not be able to kill what bin Laden lived and died for. It added that bin Laden did not build merely a [physical] organization [i.e. Al-Qaeda] for it to be dismantled after his death, but that Islam and jihad for the sake of Allah shall remain until Allah fulfills his promise [of victory].
The statement said that the Muslim Ummah will give birth to more “Osamas” who will be filled with the spirit of sacrifice [for the sake of the Ummah] and the desire to “open the doors of hell” to their enemies. It said that the light of Islam and jihad did not stop after the death of the Prophet Muhammad and other great leaders in Islam, but that it made the Muslim Ummah stronger and more determined in fighting its enemies, and the death of bin Laden will have the same effect.
The statement reaffirmed Al-Qaeda’s desire, will and determination to remain on the path of jihad, adding that the blood of bin Laden will be avenged, and that Allah’s curse [for killing bin Laden] shall follow the Americans and their coconspirators both within and outside of their countries, and will turn their joy [over bin Laden's death] to sorrow.
The statement asked the Pakistani people to rebel in order to “wash off the disgrace” brought upon them by a group of traitors and thieves who sold everything for the enemies of Islam.
The statement said that one week prior to his death, bin Laden recorded a message that Al-Qaeda will be releasing soon.
The statement warned the U.S. against mistreating bin Laden’s body, as well as any other members of his family, living or dead, and demanded that all bodies be turned over to their families. It added that failure to hand over the bodies would increase many times over the vengeful response [of the Muslim Ummah] to his killing.
The statement was signed “Al-Qaeda Organization, General Command,” and dated May 3, 2011.
CNN has an English translation of the full statement from al Qaeda.
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